Born on January 27, 1950 in Trenton, NJ; Patricia was the only daughter of Catherine Rauch (Sansone) and Gustav Rauch.
Patricia led a full and active life, celebrating over 32 years as an educator. She stayed involved in her community through many clubs such as the Italian Club, Cane Bay Kayakers, Wine Zoomers, Sunshine Girls, Brewettes and Margarita Mamas. She showed her Faith through her role as a lector at the churches she attended. She brought smiles to the masses during her performances on the stage with the Cane Bay Players and could be frequently found playing Mah Jong or providing tutoring in Spanish.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Catherine Rauch (Mother), Gustav Rauch (Father).
Patricia is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Walker, two daughters and their spouses, Michele Eisenberg and Steven Eisenberg (Husband), Elizabeth Walker and Kimberly Walker (Wife), three grandchildren; Ashton, Gary, and Leigh Anne, and two beloved dogs; Sam and Charlie.
The family will receive friends for a viewing on Monday, September 4
th from 6-8pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation located at
869 St James Avenue in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
The funeral Mass is open to the public and will be held at 11am on Tuesday, September 5
th at Immaculate Conception Church located at
510 St James Avenue in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Patricia's name to Charleston Animal Society and Berkeley Animal Center to further celebrate her life and love of animals.